The 3Com 3C996B Gigabit Server NIC is a network device manufactured by Broadcom. Issues like weak Wi-Fi signal, slow DNS lookup, duplicate IP addresses, slow network and excessive CPU usage can be solved by updating this driver. This update - "win_xp_2k3_32-10.78.0.0.zip" - has an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on 56 reviews, and has been downloaded 5,625 times. Visitors have successfully installed this driver on PCs running Windows 7 and Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 106.1 KB.
BCM 5782 chipset
3Com 10/100/1000 PCI
3Com 3C1000 Gigabit NIC
3Com 3C940 Gigabit LOM
3Com 3C996 10/100/1000 Server NIC
3Com 3C996 Gigabit Fiber-SX Server NIC
3Com 3C996B Gigabit Server NIC
3Com Dual Port 10/100/1000 PCI-X Server NIC
Windows XP, Windows 2000
10.78.0.010.78.0.0 (2008-03-19) via .inf
for the Broadcom chipset 5782, it works on my HP
Luuks (DG Member) on 27-Jul-2008
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Tech Tip: If you are having trouble deciding which is the right driver, try the Broadcom Driver Update Utility. It is a software utility which automatically finds and downloads the right driver.
To find the newest driver, you may need to visit the Broadcom website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
After downloading your new driver, it's time to install it. For Windows users, the built-in Device Manager is your go-to tool for managing system devices and drivers. Here's how to use it:
Right-click the Start button to open the Quick Access menu.
Select "Device Manager" from the list of options.
In the Device Manager window, locate the device that needs updating.
Right-click on the device name and choose "Update driver" from the context menu.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
Once the installation is complete, restart your computer to ensure the new driver is properly integrated and functional.
This simple process helps keep your system running smoothly and maintains compatibility with your hardware components.
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The following files are found inside the driver download file.
Name | Size | Date |
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win_xp_2k3_32/b57win32.cat | 63.6 KB | 12 May 2008 |
win_xp_2k3_32/b57win32.inf | 166.7 KB | 12 May 2008 |
win_xp_2k3_32/b57xp32.sys | 175.1 KB | 12 May 2008 |